17th May 2017
Focus on PSM | Israel
Since last summer, Israel's public media landscape has been affected by countless debates and controversial proposals regarding the future of public service broadcasting.
24th April 2017
Media companies in Ecuador face sanctions for unreported story
The Ecuadorian government fined seven media outlets for not covering the opposition’s misconduct, which was deemed a matter of public interest.
5th April 2017
EBC employees on strike over censorship complaints
EBC employees join a general strike to protest against the company’s tight control and to defend freedom of expression.
4th April 2017
Concern as Tongan public broadcaster is labelled “enemy of the government”
The Public Media Alliance calls on the Tongan Prime Minister to respect the independence of the Tongan Broadcasting Commission (TBC) and its role in holding government to account.
21st February 2017
New head of Gambian broadcaster commits to independence
The new head of Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) is committed to ensuring the editorial independence of the state broadcaster.
10th February 2017
New research analyses PSM crisis in Poland
New research by Article 19 and the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (HFHR) offers in-depth analysis about ongoing concerns surrounding the independence of public service media in Poland.
24th January 2017
Indian government to respond to criticism of radio news restrictions
After an investigation, India’s Supreme Court has asked the Indian Government to explain its decision to prevent FM stations from airing their own news.
12th January 2017
Sudan becomes fourth country to sign Declaration on Media Freedom
Sudan has joined three other countries in the Arab World in a pledge to respect and protect media freedom and the right to information.
4th January 2017
Egypt passes new law to keep media in check
New media law in Egypt paves the way for a new Supreme Council to regulate and control the media, raising further press freedom concerns.
17th November 2016
Controversial defamation penalties revealed in the Maldives
Freedom of expression and media independence take another blow in the Maldives as the government brings controversial Defamation Act penalties into effect.









